Travel south from Auckland via the Waikato, Taupo, and Central North Island. Passing through the biggest lake in NZ, amazing farmlands, and the Desert Road until we reach the most southern capital of the world.

DAY 2 – FREE DAY WELLINGTON

Time to explore the capital city of New Zealand. Visit the Te Papa Museum, government buildings, the waterfront, and ride the cable car (included) to the botanic gardens for panoramic views of the city. At night we will pay some bowling (included).

DAY 3 – WELLINGTON – PICTON – KAIKOURA

Take the scenic ferry ride to Picton early in the morning. After Picton, we drive down to Kaikoura where you can do whale watching, swim with dolphins or seals.

DAY 4 – KAIKOURA – LAKE TEKAPO

Today we drive down to Lake Tekapo, where you will be relaxing in a hot water spa upon arrival. Get ready for the stargazing at night time (if skies are clear).

DAY 5 – LAKE TEKAPO – QUEENSTOWN

After breakfast, we head down to Queenstown, you will be able to see the brilliant turquoise Lake Pukaki with Mt Cook on the background. After lunch time, we’ll be arriving at the highlight of our tour – Queenstown – the adrenaline capital of the world! At night time you will have a chance to experience an ice skating arena, time for fun 🙂 ( included )

DAY 6 – FREE DAY QUEENSTOWN

Test your limits in the adrenaline capital of the world with these optional activities: bungy jump, skydiving, jet boating, paragliding, canyon swing, and the luge. You will also challenge your fears at the Odyssey Sensory Maze (included).

DAY 7 – MILFORD SOUND DAY TOUR

Today you’ll have a chance to go on a tour to the fiords of Milford Sound, one of the world’s top tourist attractions and considered the eighth wonder of the world. Lord of the Rings scenery wherever you look. (optional activity).

DAY 8 – QUEENSTOWN – FRANZ JOSEF

We leave early to the breathtaking West Coast, stopping in Lake Wanaka, the Blue Pools, and arriving at the famous glacier in Franz Josef for a close walk to see all the ice.

DAY 9 – FRANZ JOSEF – SOUTH PORT

Today we’ll leave for South Port where we’ll spend a night, walk on the beach, visit Jade factory are the highlights

DAY 10 – SOUTH PORT – PUNAKAIKI – ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, enjoy the optional helicopter flight over the glacier and the snow landing. After that we make our way north to ABEL TASAN NATIONAL PARK stopping at the amazing Pancake Rocks and blowholes. Swing bridge over the Buller River ( Included )

DAY 11 – FREE DAY ABEL TASMAN

Today we will spend all day enjoying the scenic beaches of the Abel Tasman National Park where you can go for kayaking (optional), swimming or stand-up paddle.

DAY 12 – ABEL TASMAN – WELLINGTON

We drive north to Picton and travel through one of New Zealand’s most famous roads, Queens Charlotte Drive, with gorgeous sceneries all throughout. We will arrive in Picton around 12 noon where we take the ferry back to Wellington.

DAY 13 – WELLINGTON – NEW PLYMOUTH

Late in the morning we will drive to the New Plymouth where we will visit the most beautiful mountain on the North Island (Mt Taranaki), visit the village and have a nice coffee.

DAY 14 – NEW PLYMOUTH – AUCKLAND

We will spend our last day touring New Plymouth before going back to Auckland. We will make one last stop at the amazing Waitomo Glowworm Caves.